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Germany news: Merz revolts over EU budget, report says

Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his counterparts from five countries have threatened to withhold approval to the EU budget proposal unless it's cut by billions of euros. Follow DW.

  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rebels against proposed EU budget.
  • Merz, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Austrian, and Finnish leaders sign letter to Financial Times.
  • Budget of nearly €2 trillion must be approved by 2026 end.

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